Journal of Modern Approaches to Communication, Humanities, and Academia
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): MATCHA: Journal of Modern Approaches to Communication, Humanities, and Academia

The Effectiveness of Stimuler Application as Learning Media to Improve Students’ Speaking Skills at Vocational School

Denistiani, Salsa Ayu (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 May 2025

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to assess the Stimuler application's effectiveness as a learning media for improving vocational school students' speaking skills. The Stimuler application was chosen for its advanced artificial intelligence features that offer real-time feedback and simulate real-world communication, which is critical in vocational education where speaking skills are essential for workplace readiness. The study utilized a quasi- experimental design, with an experimental group using the Stimuler application and a control group using conventional techniques. Both groups were assessed through pre- and post-tests. The research involved 38 participants, with 22 students in the experimental group and 16 in the control group, over a period of four weeks. Researcher calculated that the experimental group's mean post-test score increased by an average of 15.1 points (from 65.4 to 80.5), while the control group showed a minimal increase of 3.9 points (from 64.8 to 68.7). These findings highlight the Stimuler application's ability to improve students' speaking skills through its AI-powered interactive features. The significant improvement in the experimental group suggests that the tool can offer a more effective alternative to traditional teaching methods in vocational education, where communication skills are key to students' future professional success.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

matcha

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

MATCHA is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research and critical reviews in the fields of English Language Teaching (ELT), Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, and English Literature. The journal aims to bridge theoretical frameworks and practical applications, fostering ...